Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc